Explore the Family Name Lachney
The meaning of Lachney
Altered form of French Lachenay: variant of Chenay (see Cheney 3), with fused feminine definite article la. The surname Lachenay is very rare in France. Its altered form is found mainly in LA.
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How common is the last name Lachney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lachney experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,617th most common surname, dropping slightly in 2010 to the rank of 23,920. Despite its drop in rankings, the number of individuals with the surname Lachney increased by 5.39% during this period, from 1,001 to 1,055. However, when measured against the overall population, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 2.7%, from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,617 | #23,920 | -1.28% |
| Count | 1,001 | 1,055 | 5.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lachney
Ethnicity-wise, the majority of individuals with the surname Lachney identified as White according to the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a decrease in the percentage of Whites from 97.50% in 2000 to 93.93% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were significant increases in the categories of Hispanic and Black ethnic identities. The Hispanic category went up from 0.50% in 2000 to 1.33% in 2010, showing a 166% increase. The Black category experienced an even larger growth, moving from 0.80% to 2.27% which translates to a 183.75% increase. The "Two or more races" category also saw an increase from 1.10% to 1.61%. The categories for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 93.93% | -3.66% |
| Black | 0.8% | 2.27% | 183.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.61% | 46.36% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% | 1.33% | 166% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |